Interested in Reading Novels
Shyma Shajahan
Assistant Professor
Chennai
Summary
I am a dedicated and experienced educator with a wealth of knowledge and rich years of teaching expertise. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a passion for fostering student growth, cultivating a positive learning environment, and implementing innovative teaching strategies. My extensive experience has not only honed my instructional skills but also developed my ability to connect with students on a deeper level, making them an invaluable asset to any educational institution.
I have also contributed my skills as a freelance content writer to a private firm . All my contents were targeted for the children of Age group 6-16 in US schools.
A responsible citizen for grooming tomorrow's generation which requires a lot of patience as handling young teenage mind is not as easy as they seem to be. As a good mentor , my skills will surely show reflections to the next higher level.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Assistant Professor
Apollo College Of Arts & Science Chennai, Guduvanchery
Chennai
03.2021 - Current
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as poetry, novel structure, and translation and adaptation
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records
- Participate in cultural and literary activities, such as traveling abroad and attending performing arts events
- Participate in campus and community events.
- Provided logical integration and continuity of Type skills training and assessment across 4-year curriculum.
- Proctored exams and provided remediation for learning improvement goals.
- Revised course objectives, course materials, instructional and assessment strategies for Type courses.
- Mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities.
Assistant Professor
KMM College Of Arts And Science, Thrikakara
Kochi
06.2016 - 05.2020
- Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems
- Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Proctored exams and provided remediation for learning improvement goals.
- Performed research to serve as basis for academic writing for publication.
- Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications.
- Helped struggling students by providing support outside of classrooms and consistently checking in on progress.
- Handled classroom administration for professors.
Lecturer
Preston International College
Chennai
09.2010 - 05.2011
- Taught course on Personality Development and Effective Communication for graduate students in class sizes averaging 15 students
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as architectural design methods, aesthetics and design, and structures and materials
- Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work
- Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts
- Accomplishments
- Represented Multiple Personality Disorder in Sidney Sheldon's Tell Me Your Dreams andDirector Shankar's Anniyan, Comparing the two types of media and which reaches the public easily, Movie or Books?
- Attended Personality Development Conferences
- Teacher Empowerment Program by Br.Dawood Waid ( Burooj academy, Bangalore)
- International Conference on Islam conducted by University of Kerala
- International Conference on English Language by University of Madras
- Teacher's Empowerment Program conducted by Burooj Academy Staff, held at Abad
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
- Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
- Incorporated instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Guided students in researching, structuring and presenting debate case.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
Education
M.A - English Literature
University of Madras
Chennai, TamilNadu 06.2007 - 04.2009
B.A. - English Literature
Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College For Women
Chennai, TamilNadu 06.2004 - 05.2007
Higher Secondary - 12th
Cotton Hill Girls High School
Thiruvananthapuram 06.2002 - 03.2004
High School CBSE -
Asan Memorial Senior Secondary School
Chennai, TNSkills
Online learning tools
Class instruction
Technology-based curriculum
Student research guidance
Classroom presentations
Classroom administration
Goals and performance
Student counseling
Classroom management
Lecturing
Performance improvement
Lesson Planning
Interests
Loves travelling
Timeline
Assistant Professor
Apollo College Of Arts & Science Chennai, Guduvanchery
03.2021 - Current
Assistant Professor
KMM College Of Arts And Science, Thrikakara
06.2016 - 05.2020
Lecturer
Preston International College
09.2010 - 05.2011
M.A - English Literature
University of Madras
06.2007 - 04.2009
B.A. - English Literature
Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College For Women
06.2004 - 05.2007
Higher Secondary - 12th
Cotton Hill Girls High School
06.2002 - 03.2004
High School CBSE -
Asan Memorial Senior Secondary School